Paris Saint-Germain defeats Atlético Madrid in its FIFA Club World Cup opener at the Rose Bowl, but expanding its fan base in the U.S. will be an even bigger win.

Kylian Mbappé has informed Paris Saint-Germain that he will not exercise the option to extend his deal beyond 2024. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) By Cindy Boren.

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